Sotikakumman Explained

Chao Sotika
Lao: ເຈົ້າໂຊຕິກະ
King of Luang Phrabang
Succession:King of Luang Phrabang
Reign:1750 – 1771
Predecessor:Inthaphom
Successor:Surinyavong II
Issue:Ong Manhku Rajakoumane
Father:Inthasom
Mother:Taen Sao
Birth Date:?
Death Date:1771
Death Place:Luang Phrabang

Chao Sotikakumman (also spelled Xotikakumman or Sotika Koumane; Lao: ເຈົ້າໂຊຕິກະ; died 1771) was the king of Luang Phrabang from 1750 to 1771.[1]

Sotika was the second son of Inthasom. He succeeded the throne from his younger brother Inthaphom.[1]

In March 1765, Luang Phrabang was conquered by Burmese army. His hundreds of people were taken as hostages by Burmese, including his younger brother Surinyavong. Sotika became a vassal king under Burmese rule. [1] His throne was seized by younger brother Surinyavong II in 1771.[1]

Sotikakumman had only son Ong Manhku Rajakoumane. Ong Manhku later became a pretender to the throne; he was recognized by China and Vietnam but defeated by Anurutha. Manhku died in Tonkin in 1813.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Stuart-Fox, Martin. History Dictionary of Laos. 3rd. Scarecrow Press, Inc.. 978-0-8108-5624-0. 389.
  2. Đại Nam chính biên liệt truyện sơ tập, vol. 33